Rihanna’s alleged home shooter could face life in prison as she’s charged with attempted murder
The woman accused of opening fire at Rihanna’s home while she was with her family was hit Tuesday with 14 charges, including attempted murder.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that Ivanna Lisette Ortiz has been charged with one count of attempted murder, ten counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and three counts of shooting into a dwelling or camper.
The 35-year-old woman could face life in state prison if convicted of the crimes that occurred Sunday, Hochman said.
Although it was previously reported that Rocky (real name: Rakim Mayers) was not home at the time of the shooting, the LA DA’s Office stated at the press conference that Rihanna, 38, and Rocky, 37, were in a trailer on Ortiz’s property when he allegedly opened fire.
According to Hochman, Ortiz was accused of shooting into a residential home three times because there were two residences on Rihanna’s property, while Ortiz also allegedly shot at a neighbor’s home.
The prosecutor said the 10 separate attacks were for each person who was allegedly in Ortiz’s line of fire.
The woman accused of opening fire at Rihanna’s home while she and her family were inside was hit Tuesday with multiple charges including attempted murder; Rihanna and partner ASAP Rocky photographed in New York in November
At a press conference Tuesday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that Ivanna Lisette Ortiz has been charged with one count of attempted murder, ten counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and three counts of shooting into a dwelling; Ortiz is seen in a 2023 mugshot
According to Hochman, Ortiz is accused of shooting into a residential home three times because there are two residences on Rihanna’s property, while Ortiz also allegedly shot at a neighbor’s home.
Rihanna said she and Rocky have three children; sons RZA, three; Rebellion, two; and her five-month-old daughter, Rocki, and her mother were on the property along with two staff members at the time of the shooting.
There were two other people in the neighboring house where Ortiz allegedly fired.
Although no one was injured in the clash, a police official said, Los Angeles Times Rihanna and Rocky were said to be ‘easily shot’.
According to the LA Times, Ortiz appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday but did not enter a plea.
Ortiz, wearing a blue jumpsuit, had a follow-up hearing scheduled for March 26.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney announced at the press conference that Judge Theresa McGonigle set Ortiz’s bail at $1,875,000.
Ortiz was also ordered to stay away from Rihanna and Rocky if released on bail.
In addition to issuing a protective order, Judge McGonigle also ordered Ortiz to surrender all his firearms.
The LA DA stated at the press conference that Rihanna, 38, and Rocky, 37, were in a draft trailer on Ortiz’s property when he allegedly opened fire; Filmed in New York on November 3
Ortiz, who hails from Orlando, Florida, is accused of firing an AR-15-style rifle from his white Tesla at Rihanna’s property next door. After allegedly fleeing to Beverly Hills, he drove to Sherman Oaks, where he was arrested 30 minutes after the shooting; Pictured in a 2023 mugshot
The Los Angeles District Attorney announced at the press conference that Judge Theresa McGonigle set Ortiz’s bail at $1,875,000; Judge McGonigle is seen during a hearing Tuesday at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Alexander Bott speaks at Tuesday’s hearing
At a news conference outside the courthouse, Hochman said: ‘I want everyone in this county to understand that you should feel absolutely safe in your home, in your neighborhood and in your community. When someone decides to come into our community and shoot them, that person will be arrested and held fully accountable for their actions.’
Ortiz, who hails from Orlando, Florida, was represented at his first hearing by LA County Public Defender Jamarcus Bradford.
He is accused of firing an AR-15-style rifle from his white Tesla onto Rihanna’s property next door.
Accordingly TMZOrtiz waived his right to a speedy trial at his first hearing.
Audio obtained by the Daily Mail of a 911 dispatch call about the shooting paints a tense picture of the search to find the vehicle, which was reportedly tracked down in part because it was dirty.
Ortiz fled to Beverly Hills and found himself in the parking lot of the Sherman Oaks Galleria, where he was arrested 30 minutes after the shooting, Hochman said.
A motive for the shooting has not been determined, but the investigation by the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is ongoing, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said Tuesday during his weekly crime briefing.
Hal Roen, attorney for Ortiz’s ex-husband, Jed Nikko Valdez Sangalang, said: TMZ It was stated that Ortiz had previously been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility under Florida state law, which allows voluntary or involuntary detention for up to 72 hours.
Although the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office did not share a possible motive for Ortiz, her ex-husband’s attorney told TMZ that Ortiz had previously been placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold in Florida; Ortiz is seen in a 2023 mugshot
Ortiz was represented at his first hearing by LA County Public Defender Jamarcus Bradford (pictured in court Tuesday). Ortiz waived his right to a speedy trial, according to TMZ
Ortiz, who positions himself as a Christian influencer, has previously shared seething Facebook posts criticizing Rihanna; He claimed that Rihanna spoke negatively about him in these posts, but no connection was made between the women; Rihanna photographed with Rocky in Los Angeles on February 6
While Ortiz was arraigned in court on Tuesday, Rihanna was seen flying from Los Angeles on a private jet the day before; It was shot in New York last month
Documents obtained by the publication showed that a judge in Florida granted Ortiz’s ex-husband full physical custody of her child in April 2024.
Ortiz is reportedly barred from any contact with his children while the order is in effect, including in-person meetings, phone calls, video chats, text messages, emails, and any communication through another person.
However, in December last year, he appealed to have the custody decision overturned.
The Daily Mail revealed that Ortiz, who ironically positions himself as a Christian influencer, has previously shared messages directly aimed at Rihanna.
He shared heated posts on Facebook criticizing the hitmaker, suggesting that Rihanna had spoken negatively about him, although no connection between the women had been established.
He also shared videos of himself discussing Rihanna’s death and making disturbing threats towards the singer.
The Daily Mail also revealed that Ortiz had previously been arrested for domestic violence, reckless driving and violating pre-trial release conditions in Florida.
While Ortiz appeared in court on Tuesday, Rihanna was seen leaving Los Angeles on a private jet the day before.
